Nigeria: Tinubu Swears in Justice Kekere-Ekun As 23rd CJN

Abuja — President Bola Tinubu on Friday administered the oath of office on Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).

She will operate in acting capacity until her due confirmation by the Senate.

Justice Kekere-Ekun took her oaths at about 11:38am at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja and took her rightful sitting position in the Council Chambers on the left handside of the President at exactly 11:45am.

She is assuming her new role as CJN following the…